"my boys"
Alright, I'm warning you now that this will be long...be prepared.
Ok, so my Prince Charming/Mr Right/Knight in Shining Armor...my list exceeds 70 things presently that he will meet, at least for the most part. Some are vague enough that most any guy would meet to some degree and other are specific enough that only one man in the world will meet.
Now, my cut and paste option of all my wonderful guys at Samford and UGA... I titled this list "Things I Admire and Desire"
Joe...He needs to be flirty like Joe and have fun with it. He also needs to enjoy calling me "darling" with the same enthusiasm. All of that is really the fun side of flirting that's just cute and simple and will show his affectionate side verbally rather than physically. This would go along with leaving me notes, etc. All the fun stuff :)
David...David has a quick wit when it comes to flirting that gives him his excellent one-liners that truly make me melt but he doesn't think about them; they're entirely spontaneous. Another side of the fun flirt. He also needs to have David's servant heart so that he truly enjoys doing things for other people, out of chivalry or just plain compassion. David is always willing to help someone but he also doesn't over-extend himself volunteering. He knows his limits. Then he would need to have David's open communication. There is nothing I haven't talked about with David and I love that. And David is willing to talk about stuff.
Andrew...I have to love dancing with him as much as I love dancing with Andrew. Meg says she can see it in me when I dance w/ Andrew that I'm just floating and truly enjoying it. Andrew has also been one of my main teachers and he shows patience when getting me to do something. That's very important because I'm willing to learn but sometimes it takes awhile. He also knows how to gently tease me about my mistakes. Makes dancing fun instead of work even when it's a completely foreign idea/step. Along w/ David's ability to communicate is the honesty I've always had w/ Andrew. No topic has ever been off-limits between us. Even if it was going to sound mean or somehow hurtful, we could still find a way to talk about it. He also has a genuine concern for me and my well-being. He has never intentionally hurt me.
Chris...Chris was very affectionate, always willing to give a hug or hold me, etc. He wasn't afraid to hold my hand in public. He also had a desire to please me. He wasn't self-centered thinking only about what he wanted from the relationship.
Brandon...he also has the cuddle factor side of affection. His hugs were amazing that I could feel so safe in his arms. He also has a fun-loving attitude. He always smiles and you can see that he's having a good time. And he makes sure I do too...like tickling me, which results in me in his arms so all parties are happy :) Time was never an issue because we loved being together, no matter how long and would often lose track of time talking. Brandon's also committed to things. He doesn't float along from one interest to another. He sticks with things that he enjoys which creates (or shows) his passion for them. That is definitely obvious and much desired.
Josh...Josh has always amazed me with his devotion. Josh is not willing to be complacent in his walk w/ Christ. Josh has been involved in church stuff, as a leader, servant, and simply member, for as long as I can remember. My best memory of us at church is one Sunday they were short-staffed in the nursery and Josh and I kept nursery for 1-2 yr olds. Josh was completely wiling to sit in the floor and play with small children. He's volunteered to teach VBS numerous summers, was a leader in youth group, sings in the choir...he's not simply a pew-sitter. I definitely want a man who's involved becasue he wants to be. Josh is determined. He knows what he wants and works hard to get it. With that determination comes a focus as well that shows in his work. Josh also apologizes on his own. I didn't even have the opportunity to express being upset with his words before he had apologized for something incredibly minor. But it meant so much to me when he did. He's also humble enough to admit his own shortcomings and not boast of his talents.
Madison...Madison has loved me since he was 2 (he's almost 9) and has claimed me ("My Katie"). I want a man that devoted to me. I remember the first kiss I got from Madison and his mom was shocked because "He's really stingy with his kisses." I want to be that special to someone that they've saved something special just for me. Some couples now wait to kiss until they are at the altar which makes their first kiss something incredibly special, especially if it's one of their (or both) first kisses ever. I can't say my wedding kiss will be my first ever but I know it will be special because it will be the first one to belong to my husband. There's a quote in Hitch about getting your "last first kiss"...that sounds pretty appealing.
Ricky...along with his brother Madison, there are no two boys who love me more and truly consider me theirs. I've been told if I ever find a guy that meets their approval, that's how I'll know he's "the one" since Ricky and Madison are so possessive and protective of me.
Those are the highlights. I know I'm forgetting someone or something. Then there's the common denominator factors...they're all Christian, southern gentlemen basically. So there, in short, I want a Christian, southern gentleman who will enjoy flirting with me, serving others, being honest with me, dancing with me, caring for me, being affectionate, having fun and being committed and passionate.
Ok, so my Prince Charming/Mr Right/Knight in Shining Armor...my list exceeds 70 things presently that he will meet, at least for the most part. Some are vague enough that most any guy would meet to some degree and other are specific enough that only one man in the world will meet.
Now, my cut and paste option of all my wonderful guys at Samford and UGA... I titled this list "Things I Admire and Desire"
Joe...He needs to be flirty like Joe and have fun with it. He also needs to enjoy calling me "darling" with the same enthusiasm. All of that is really the fun side of flirting that's just cute and simple and will show his affectionate side verbally rather than physically. This would go along with leaving me notes, etc. All the fun stuff :)
David...David has a quick wit when it comes to flirting that gives him his excellent one-liners that truly make me melt but he doesn't think about them; they're entirely spontaneous. Another side of the fun flirt. He also needs to have David's servant heart so that he truly enjoys doing things for other people, out of chivalry or just plain compassion. David is always willing to help someone but he also doesn't over-extend himself volunteering. He knows his limits. Then he would need to have David's open communication. There is nothing I haven't talked about with David and I love that. And David is willing to talk about stuff.
Andrew...I have to love dancing with him as much as I love dancing with Andrew. Meg says she can see it in me when I dance w/ Andrew that I'm just floating and truly enjoying it. Andrew has also been one of my main teachers and he shows patience when getting me to do something. That's very important because I'm willing to learn but sometimes it takes awhile. He also knows how to gently tease me about my mistakes. Makes dancing fun instead of work even when it's a completely foreign idea/step. Along w/ David's ability to communicate is the honesty I've always had w/ Andrew. No topic has ever been off-limits between us. Even if it was going to sound mean or somehow hurtful, we could still find a way to talk about it. He also has a genuine concern for me and my well-being. He has never intentionally hurt me.
Chris...Chris was very affectionate, always willing to give a hug or hold me, etc. He wasn't afraid to hold my hand in public. He also had a desire to please me. He wasn't self-centered thinking only about what he wanted from the relationship.
Brandon...he also has the cuddle factor side of affection. His hugs were amazing that I could feel so safe in his arms. He also has a fun-loving attitude. He always smiles and you can see that he's having a good time. And he makes sure I do too...like tickling me, which results in me in his arms so all parties are happy :) Time was never an issue because we loved being together, no matter how long and would often lose track of time talking. Brandon's also committed to things. He doesn't float along from one interest to another. He sticks with things that he enjoys which creates (or shows) his passion for them. That is definitely obvious and much desired.
Josh...Josh has always amazed me with his devotion. Josh is not willing to be complacent in his walk w/ Christ. Josh has been involved in church stuff, as a leader, servant, and simply member, for as long as I can remember. My best memory of us at church is one Sunday they were short-staffed in the nursery and Josh and I kept nursery for 1-2 yr olds. Josh was completely wiling to sit in the floor and play with small children. He's volunteered to teach VBS numerous summers, was a leader in youth group, sings in the choir...he's not simply a pew-sitter. I definitely want a man who's involved becasue he wants to be. Josh is determined. He knows what he wants and works hard to get it. With that determination comes a focus as well that shows in his work. Josh also apologizes on his own. I didn't even have the opportunity to express being upset with his words before he had apologized for something incredibly minor. But it meant so much to me when he did. He's also humble enough to admit his own shortcomings and not boast of his talents.
Madison...Madison has loved me since he was 2 (he's almost 9) and has claimed me ("My Katie"). I want a man that devoted to me. I remember the first kiss I got from Madison and his mom was shocked because "He's really stingy with his kisses." I want to be that special to someone that they've saved something special just for me. Some couples now wait to kiss until they are at the altar which makes their first kiss something incredibly special, especially if it's one of their (or both) first kisses ever. I can't say my wedding kiss will be my first ever but I know it will be special because it will be the first one to belong to my husband. There's a quote in Hitch about getting your "last first kiss"...that sounds pretty appealing.
Ricky...along with his brother Madison, there are no two boys who love me more and truly consider me theirs. I've been told if I ever find a guy that meets their approval, that's how I'll know he's "the one" since Ricky and Madison are so possessive and protective of me.
Those are the highlights. I know I'm forgetting someone or something. Then there's the common denominator factors...they're all Christian, southern gentlemen basically. So there, in short, I want a Christian, southern gentleman who will enjoy flirting with me, serving others, being honest with me, dancing with me, caring for me, being affectionate, having fun and being committed and passionate.